Trimble Navigation uses Extron technology for its new building's AV system

To provide reliable video and audio signal distribution, as well as system control within the new building, relied on XTP Systems and Extron TouchLink touchscreens.

Trimble Navigation offers a wide range of positioning products and technologies used in geographic maps, polls, public safety, agriculture, construction and resource management. To house operations and engineering teams in the Pacific Northwest region, The company has built a four-story building and 11.613 square meters on its campus 60.702,846 square metersin Westminster, Colorado. The facilities include a divisible training area and 37 meeting rooms.

To design the AV systems of the new building, the audio and video consultancy was hired, K2 Audio, while the installation was carried out by the integrator Whitlock.

After consulting with the company's development team and the building's architect, K2 Audio selected XTP Systems and TouchLink touchscreens from Extron to provide reliable signal distribution and system control within the new building.

Training area

The training area is a space divisible into three sections, which is also used for corporate sessions, ranging from exclusive vendor collaborations to assembly-style events.

Each room has a DLP projector Panasonic HD video and a portable music stand with AV connectivity and a flexible microphone. Multiple floor boxes allow each lectern to be placed in the most appropriate location, depending on room size and seating arrangement.

An XTP CrossPoint matrix switcher 1600 Extron configured with 12×8 provides video signal routing, Two-way audio and control plus Ethernet extension for all space configurations.

K2 Audio selected XTP Systems for their reliability, transmission distances supported well above the 52 meters required and for offering simplified integration. Besides, XTP CrossPoint matrix switcher's modular design offered Trimble an easy upgrade.

An HDMI XTP input card provides local connectivity to a Comcast HD tuner and a Comcast Blu-ray player. Samsung, while two XTP CP 4i twisted pair input cards support remote connections into either floor box. For audio distribution in the rack, XTP CP 4o SA analog stereo audio output card provides audio routing to room sound system.

To meet Trimble connectivity and form factor requirements, end-user entry points needed to support existing HDMI and VGA sources, in addition to being able to be attached to the floor boxes. The XTP T UWP two-input transmitter 202 from Extron met their criteria and was installed in every room.

Automatic switching feature simplifies input selection in unmanaged locations, eliminating the need for user interaction. Configuring the EDID and audio embedding functions of these transmitters has also proven to be quick and easy for technicians., further increasing the efficiency of the installation.

In addition, An Extron XTP SR HDMI scaler receiver is also mounted in the ceiling above each projector to ensure optimal resolution is always displayed.. Additionally, RS-232 insertion of the matrix switcher, along with the relays built into the receiver they benefited from the ability to send multiple signals over a single twisted pair cable, simplifying wiring and offering complete control of the projector and screen.

The capacity of the XTP CrossPoint 1600 to provide power to the XTP extenders over the same twisted pair cable reduced the number of AC outlets needed in the space, saving time and total project cost. “The Extron online tool has been used, XTP System Builder, to validate the design and confirm that the matrix switcher can deliver power to the number of XTP transmitters and receivers that must be installed in the training area”, explains Kevin Hodgson, main consultant of K2 Audio Hodgson.

XTP System Configuration Software

To configure the XTP CrossPoint matrix switcher, Pages. Tabbed views within the program have made I/O link management more efficient, EDID input and remote power at the ends.

“XTP configuration software has made system integration and commissioning straightforward and fast.”. We can configure and review the entire installation from a laptop”, comments Dean Jensen, Whitlock Project Manager.

Trimble support staff have also appreciated the embedded Web interface, using the same software to monitor ongoing systems, the configuration, remote control and management. “It has given us a great resource with all the data necessary to monitor the system and, although I haven't had any, I know exactly where to go to solve problems.”, dice Kim Davidson, Trimble Facilities Engineer.

TouchLink touch screens

Separable zone includes three Extron TouchLink TLP 350MV touchscreens. Functions assigned to the eight customizable backlit buttons on the touch screens include system activation and deactivation, Source selection and projection screen control.

The source is selected from the color touch screen of 3,5 inches, and the knob provides precise volume adjustment. The effective wall mount design of this touch screen has complemented the aesthetics of this frequently used space., and has offered convenient access to all AV system control from the wall.

Trimble has appreciated the energy-saving features of the TLP 350MV touchscreen, especially the sleep timer mode and the motion detector that activates the unit when someone touches the touch screen. Wall Mounted Touch Screens Use PoE (Power over Ethernet), which further reduces the number of AC outlets and network connections required supporting the divisible space.

The IP Link IPCP Control Processor 505 Extron allows system control from each of the touch screens. Bi-directional RS-232 ports provide simultaneous bi-directional monitoring and control of all AV devices in each room configuration.

When one or both divisions are dismantled, the touch screen associated with the middle room is used to control the content and sound of the presentation in the combined space. This flexibility supports the greatest number of seating arrangement possibilities, from separate training sessions to mass meetings.

Los sistemas OFF, designed to provide a similar experience throughout the building, They are also easy to replicate in Trimble offices around the world.